It was open for both take off and landing with the Single Seater. And since they tried to "train the same way they would fly", it should be the same with the Two Seater. (my way of saying I can't find a landing photo right quick of a -8T, lol)
That sure is a long travel for the canopy mechanism, though,,,,,,I wonder if they had any failures?
Going to be a great looking pair on the shelves, Darren, you must be having a blast in 1/48 land these days. "Banshees and Cougars and Panthers,,,,,,,,oh my"
Great Job, again.
Rex